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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.89, 625.01 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.89, 625.01 and 256.42 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.89 : 625.01 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.89/625.01 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.89x = 625.01 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.89x = 160,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,260.66/452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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