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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 613.54 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 613.54 and 258.14 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 613.54 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/613.54 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 613.54 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 158,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,379.22/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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