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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 629.27 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 629.27 and 256.80 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 629.27 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/629.27 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 629.27 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 161,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,596.54/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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