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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 628.06 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 628.06 and 255.98 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 628.06 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/628.06 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 628.06 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 160,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,768.68/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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