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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 614.60 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 614.60 and 258.91 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 614.60 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/614.60 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 614.60 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 159,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,124.23/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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