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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 614.04 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 614.04 and 258.51 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 614.04 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/614.04 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 614.04 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 158,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,735.48/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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