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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 614.19 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 614.19 and 258.53 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 614.19 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/614.19 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 614.19 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 158,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,786.54/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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