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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 628.44 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 628.44 and 256.24 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 628.44 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/628.44 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 628.44 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 161,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,033.78/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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