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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 625 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 625 and 256.42 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 625 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/625 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 625 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 160,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,262.50/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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