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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 614.25 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 614.25 and 258.66 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 614.25 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/614.25 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 614.25 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 158,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,877.54/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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