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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.15, 628.05 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.15, 628.05 and 256 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.15 : 628.05 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.15/628.05 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.15x = 628.05 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.15x = 160,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,780.80/455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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