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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 627.81 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 627.81 and 255.84 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 627.81 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/627.81 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 627.81 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 160,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618.91/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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