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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 628.48 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 628.48 and 256.29 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 628.48 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/628.48 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 628.48 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 161,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,073.14/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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