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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.30 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.30 and 258.74 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.30 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.30 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.30 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 158,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,944.22/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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