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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.50 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.50 and 256.04 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.50 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.50 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.50 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 159,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,895.88/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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