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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 625.02 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 625.02 and 256.50 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 625.02 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/625.02 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 625.02 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 160,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,317.63/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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