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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 624.71 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 624.71 and 256.16 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 624.71 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/624.71 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 624.71 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 160,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,027.92/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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