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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 625.11 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 625.11 and 256.58 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 625.11 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/625.11 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 625.11 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 160,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,390.72/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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