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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 624.71 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 624.71 and 256.26 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 624.71 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/624.71 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 624.71 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 160,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,091.17/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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