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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 615.14 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 615.14 and 259.30 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 615.14 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/615.14 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 615.14 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 159,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,505.80/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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