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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 623.85 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 623.85 and 245.07 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 623.85 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/623.85 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 623.85 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 152,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,886.92/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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