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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 613.83 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 613.83 and 258.35 is: 356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 613.83 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/613.83 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 613.83 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 158,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,579.91/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.44

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