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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 623.93 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 623.93 and 255.65 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 623.93 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/623.93 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 623.93 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 159,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,504.58/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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