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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 624.74 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 624.74 and 256.22 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 624.74 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/624.74 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 624.74 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 160,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,066.48/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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