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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 625.11 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 625.11 and 256.49 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 625.11 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/625.11 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 625.11 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 160,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,334.46/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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