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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 613.59 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 613.59 and 258.25 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 613.59 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/613.59 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 613.59 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 158,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,459.62/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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