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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 624.45 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 624.45 and 256.03 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 624.45 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/624.45 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 624.45 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 159,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,877.93/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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