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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 624.71 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 624.71 and 256.20 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 624.71 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/624.71 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 624.71 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 160,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,049.00/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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