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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 627.89 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 627.89 and 255.91 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 627.89 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/627.89 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 627.89 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 160,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,683.33/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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