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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 625.29 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 625.29 and 253.95 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 625.29 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/625.29 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 625.29 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 158,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,792.62/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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