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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 623.88 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 623.88 and 255.59 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 623.88 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/623.88 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 623.88 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 159,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,460.01/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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