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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 625.58 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 625.58 and 256.86 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 625.58 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/625.58 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 625.58 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 160,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,685.19/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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