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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.93, 613.99 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.93, 613.99 and 258.45 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.93 : 613.99 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.93/613.99 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.93x = 613.99 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.93x = 158,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,685.72/444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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