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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 625.08 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 625.08 and 256.50 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 625.08 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/625.08 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 625.08 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 160,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,333.02/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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