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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 613.52 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 613.52 and 258.02 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 613.52 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/613.52 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 613.52 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 158,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,298.01/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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