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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 623.71 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 623.71 and 255.49 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 623.71 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/623.71 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 623.71 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 159,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,351.67/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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