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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 624.56 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 624.56 and 256.14 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 624.56 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/624.56 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 624.56 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 159,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,974.80/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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