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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 625.17 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 625.17 and 256.59 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 625.17 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/625.17 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 625.17 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 160,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,413.33/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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