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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 637.59 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 637.59 and 255 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 637.59 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/637.59 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 637.59 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 162,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,585.45/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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