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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 625.28 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 625.28 and 256.62 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 625.28 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/625.28 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 625.28 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 160,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459.35/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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