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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 614.51 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 614.51 and 258.83 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 614.51 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/614.51 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 614.51 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 159,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,053.62/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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