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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 624.74 and 256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 624.74 and 256.19 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 624.74 = 256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/624.74 = 256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 624.74 × 256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 160,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,047.74/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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