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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 614.24 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 614.24 and 258.61 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 614.24 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/614.24 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 614.24 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 158,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,848.61/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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