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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 624.02 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 624.02 and 255.69 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 624.02 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/624.02 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 624.02 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 159,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,554.40/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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