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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 628.07 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 628.07 and 255.95 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 628.07 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/628.07 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 628.07 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 160,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750.10/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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