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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 625.20 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 625.20 and 256.48 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 625.20 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/625.20 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 625.20 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 160,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,351.30/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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