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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 613.74 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 613.74 and 258.33 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 613.74 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/613.74 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 613.74 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 158,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,547.45/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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