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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 614.89 and 259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 614.89 and 259.15 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 614.89 = 259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/614.89 = 259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 614.89 × 259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 159,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,348.74/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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