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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 624.89 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 624.89 and 256.34 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 624.89 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/624.89 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 624.89 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 160,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,181.82/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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