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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 625.23 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 625.23 and 256.59 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 625.23 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/625.23 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 625.23 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 160,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,427.77/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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