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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 614.92 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 614.92 and 259.05 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 614.92 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/614.92 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 614.92 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 159,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,295.03/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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