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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 614.23 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 614.23 and 258.61 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 614.23 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/614.23 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 614.23 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 158,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,846.02/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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