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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.62 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.62 and 256.15 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.62 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.62 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.62 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 159,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,996.87/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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