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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 625.13 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 625.13 and 256.52 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 625.13 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/625.13 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 625.13 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 160,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,353.94/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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