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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 623.78 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 623.78 and 245.02 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 623.78 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/623.78 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 623.78 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 152,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,838.58/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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