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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 618.36 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 618.36 and 259.10 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 618.36 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/618.36 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 618.36 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 160,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,216.06/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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