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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.45, 624.36 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.45, 624.36 and 255.95 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.45 : 624.36 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.45/624.36 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.45x = 624.36 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.45x = 159,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,804.94/452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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