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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 625.58 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 625.58 and 256.83 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 625.58 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/625.58 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 625.58 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 160,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,667.71/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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