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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 624.92 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 624.92 and 256.41 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 624.92 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/624.92 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 624.92 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 160,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,234.46/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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