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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.83, 624.90 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.83, 624.90 and 256.38 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.83 : 624.90 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.83/624.90 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.83x = 624.90 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.83x = 160,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,211.86/452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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