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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 625.29 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 625.29 and 256.60 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 625.29 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/625.29 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 625.29 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 160,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,451.40/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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