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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 624.84 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 624.84 and 256.32 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 624.84 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/624.84 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 624.84 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 160,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,158.99/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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