Can I derive the first moment when I am know the second and forth?

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So I know what $E[X^2]$ and $E[X^4]$ are and I need the first moment. Would it be a right approach for me to use the equality below

$$E[X^4] - E[X^2] = (E[X^2] - E[X^1])\times(E[X^2] + E[X^1])$$

If not is there another way to find the first moment using these two? I have the function but integrating is kinda tough so I am trying to avoid it.

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It's not possible to know $E[X]$ only from $E[X^2]$ and $E[X^4]$. For instance, if you have $Y=-X$, then $E[Y^2]=E[X^2]$ and $E[Y^4]=E[X^4]$, but $E[Y]=-E[X]$.