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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.05, 623.82 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.05, 623.82 and 255.57 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.05 : 623.82 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.05/623.82 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.05x = 623.82 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.05x = 159,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,429.68/452.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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