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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.43 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.43 and 256.21 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.43 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.43 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.43 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 161,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,010.05/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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