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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.27 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.27 and 258.64 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.27 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.27 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.27 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 158,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,873.90/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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