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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 625.34 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 625.34 and 256.64 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 625.34 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/625.34 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 625.34 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 160,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,484.77/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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