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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 625.41 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 625.41 and 256.73 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 625.41 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/625.41 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 625.41 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 160,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,558.38/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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