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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 613.98 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 613.98 and 258.48 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 613.98 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/613.98 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 613.98 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 158,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,701.55/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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