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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 614.90 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 614.90 and 258.95 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 614.90 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/614.90 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 614.90 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 159,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,223.99/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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