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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 625.42 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 625.42 and 256.74 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 625.42 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/625.42 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 625.42 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 160,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,568.31/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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