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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 614.66 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 614.66 and 258.94 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 614.66 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/614.66 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 614.66 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 159,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,160.06/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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