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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 624.82 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 624.82 and 256.28 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 624.82 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/624.82 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 624.82 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 160,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,128.87/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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