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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 614.33 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 614.33 and 258.70 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 614.33 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/614.33 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 614.33 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 158,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,927.92/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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