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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 624.99 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 624.99 and 256.41 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 624.99 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/624.99 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 624.99 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 160,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,252.40/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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