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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 614.43 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 614.43 and 258.62 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 614.43 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/614.43 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 614.43 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 158,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,903.89/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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