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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 614.91 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 614.91 and 259.08 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 614.91 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/614.91 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 614.91 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 159,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,310.88/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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