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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 625.52 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 625.52 and 256.84 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 625.52 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/625.52 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 625.52 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 160,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,658.56/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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