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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 613.68 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 613.68 and 258.18 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 613.68 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/613.68 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 613.68 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 158,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,435.54/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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