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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 624.55 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 624.55 and 256.16 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 624.55 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/624.55 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 624.55 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 159,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,984.73/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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