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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 624.83 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 624.83 and 256.30 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 624.83 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/624.83 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 624.83 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 160,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,143.93/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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