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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 613.94 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 613.94 and 258.45 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 613.94 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/613.94 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 613.94 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 158,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,669.20/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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