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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 625.10 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 625.10 and 256.49 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 625.10 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/625.10 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 625.10 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 160,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,327.49/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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