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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 625.57 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 625.57 and 251.42 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 625.57 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/625.57 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 625.57 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 157,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,276.42/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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