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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 625.06 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 625.06 and 256.48 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 625.06 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/625.06 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 625.06 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 160,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,315.39/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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