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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 618.87 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 618.87 and 259.44 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 618.87 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/618.87 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 618.87 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 160,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,556.54/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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