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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 629.12 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 629.12 and 256.70 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 629.12 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/629.12 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 629.12 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 161,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,497.32/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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