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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 629.18 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 629.18 and 256.74 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 629.18 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/629.18 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 629.18 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 161,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,534.39/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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