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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 614.85 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 614.85 and 259.07 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 614.85 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/614.85 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 614.85 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 159,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,284.82/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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