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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 624.16 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 624.16 and 255.80 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 624.16 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/624.16 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 624.16 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 159,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,657.01/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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