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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 614.73 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 614.73 and 259.04 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 614.73 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/614.73 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 614.73 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 159,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,236.59/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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