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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 625.35 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 625.35 and 256.64 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 625.35 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/625.35 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 625.35 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 160,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,489.82/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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