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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 625.42 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 625.42 and 256.78 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 625.42 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/625.42 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 625.42 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 160,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,595.35/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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