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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 614.94 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 614.94 and 259.08 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 614.94 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/614.94 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 614.94 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 159,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,318.66/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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