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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.96 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.96 and 259.16 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.96 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.96 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.96 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 159,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,373.03/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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