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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 628.36 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 628.36 and 256.17 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 628.36 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/628.36 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 628.36 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 160,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966.98/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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