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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 625.25 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 625.25 and 256.68 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 625.25 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/625.25 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 625.25 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 160,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,487.89/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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