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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 618.58 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 618.58 and 259.20 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 618.58 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/618.58 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 618.58 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 160,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,335.94/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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