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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 624.84 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 624.84 and 256.31 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 624.84 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/624.84 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 624.84 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 160,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,148.33/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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