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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 614.31 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 614.31 and 258.77 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 614.31 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/614.31 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 614.31 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 158,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,965.00/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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