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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 625.65 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 625.65 and 256.85 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 625.65 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/625.65 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 625.65 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 160,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,698.20/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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