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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 614.14 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 614.14 and 258.49 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 614.14 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/614.14 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 614.14 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 158,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,749.05/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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