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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.62 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.62 and 260.38 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.62 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.62 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.62 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 160,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,555.52/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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