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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 624.86 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 624.86 and 256.28 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 624.86 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/624.86 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 624.86 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 160,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,137.84/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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