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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.34 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.34 and 256.65 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.34 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.34 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.34 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 160,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,492.23/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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