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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 624.33 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 624.33 and 256 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 624.33 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/624.33 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 624.33 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 159,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,828.48/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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