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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 624.46 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 624.46 and 256.04 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 624.46 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/624.46 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 624.46 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 159,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,886.74/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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