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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.87, 624.88 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.87, 624.88 and 256.34 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.87 : 624.88 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.87/624.88 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.87x = 624.88 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.87x = 160,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,182.66/452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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