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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 614.68 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 614.68 and 259.00 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 614.68 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/614.68 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 614.68 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 159,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,199.94/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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