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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 628.04 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 628.04 and 256.02 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 628.04 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/628.04 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 628.04 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 160,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,790.80/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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