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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 613.62 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 613.62 and 258.30 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 613.62 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/613.62 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 613.62 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 158,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,498.05/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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