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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 614.17 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 614.17 and 258.56 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 614.17 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/614.17 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 614.17 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 158,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,795.43/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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