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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 625.03 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 625.03 and 256.45 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 625.03 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/625.03 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 625.03 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 160,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,288.94/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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