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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.47 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.47 and 256.06 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.47 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.47 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.47 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 159,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,901.79/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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