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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 614.54 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 614.54 and 258.76 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 614.54 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/614.54 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 614.54 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 159,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,018.37/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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