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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 623.94 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 623.94 and 255.66 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 623.94 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/623.94 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 623.94 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 159,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,516.50/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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