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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.63, 624.66 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.63, 624.66 and 256.17 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 624.66 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/624.66 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 624.66 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 160,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019.15/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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