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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 628.47 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 628.47 and 256.33 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 628.47 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/628.47 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 628.47 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 161,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,091.93/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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