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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 614.98 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 614.98 and 259.09 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 614.98 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/614.98 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 614.98 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 159,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,337.44/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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