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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.49, 624.47 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.49, 624.47 and 255.93 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.49 : 624.47 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.49/624.47 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.49x = 624.47 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.49x = 159,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,819.33/452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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