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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 623.80 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 623.80 and 255.54 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 623.80 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/623.80 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 623.80 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 159,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,405.85/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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