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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 625.12 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 625.12 and 256.53 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 625.12 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/625.12 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 625.12 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 160,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,360.94/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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