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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.37, 625.71 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.37, 625.71 and 256.90 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.37 : 625.71 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.37/625.71 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.37x = 625.71 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.37x = 160,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,744.90/453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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