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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 628.46 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 628.46 and 256.26 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 628.46 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/628.46 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 628.46 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 161,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,047.88/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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