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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.65, 624.63 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.65, 624.63 and 256.12 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.65 : 624.63 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.65/624.63 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.65x = 624.63 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.65x = 159,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,980.24/452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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