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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 625.07 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 625.07 and 256.53 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 625.07 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/625.07 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 625.07 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 160,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,349.85/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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