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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 628.16 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 628.16 and 256.05 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 628.16 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/628.16 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 628.16 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 160,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,840.37/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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