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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.09, 623.92 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.09, 623.92 and 255.63 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.09 : 623.92 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.09/623.92 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.09x = 623.92 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.09x = 159,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,492.67/452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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