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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 624.50 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 624.50 and 256.05 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 624.50 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/624.50 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 624.50 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 159,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,903.23/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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