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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 625.32 and 256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 625.32 and 256.63 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 625.32 = 256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/625.32 = 256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 625.32 × 256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 160,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,475.87/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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