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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 624 and 255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 624 and 255.67 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 624 = 255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/624 = 255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 624 × 255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 159,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,538.08/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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