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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 614.34 and 258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 614.34 and 258.71 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 614.34 = 258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/614.34 = 258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 614.34 × 258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 158,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,935.90/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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