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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 624.96 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 624.96 and 256.37 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 624.96 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/624.96 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 624.96 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 160,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,217.87/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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