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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 613.70 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 613.70 and 258.18 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 613.70 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/613.70 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 613.70 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 158,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,443.78/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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