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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 628.98 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 628.98 and 256.59 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 628.98 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/628.98 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 628.98 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 161,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,389.98/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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