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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 624.66 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 624.66 and 256.18 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 624.66 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/624.66 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 624.66 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 160,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,025.40/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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