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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 625.58 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 625.58 and 256.90 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 625.58 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/625.58 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 625.58 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 160,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,711.50/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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