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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.28 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.28 and 258.68 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.28 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.28 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.28 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 158,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,901.95/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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