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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625.19 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625.19 and 256.52 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625.19 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625.19 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625.19 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 160,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,374.02/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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