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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 625.08 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 625.08 and 256.48 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 625.08 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/625.08 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 625.08 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 160,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,320.52/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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