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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 628.29 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 628.29 and 256.10 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 628.29 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/628.29 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 628.29 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 160,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905.07/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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