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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.25, 614.51 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.25, 614.51 and 256.25 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.25 : 614.51 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.25/614.51 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.25x = 614.51 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.25x = 157,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,463.83/445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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