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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 623.82 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 623.82 and 255.54 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 623.82 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/623.82 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 623.82 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 159,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,410.96/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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