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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 625.37 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 625.37 and 256.68 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 625.37 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/625.37 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 625.37 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 160,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,519.97/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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