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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 619.13 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 619.13 and 259.56 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 619.13 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/619.13 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 619.13 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 160,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,700.09/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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