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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.65, 624.68 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.65, 624.68 and 256.16 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.65 : 624.68 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.65/624.68 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.65x = 624.68 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.65x = 160,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,013.62/452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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