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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 623.93 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 623.93 and 255.64 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 623.93 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/623.93 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 623.93 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 159,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,501.47/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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