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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 623.87 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 623.87 and 245.08 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 623.87 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/623.87 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 623.87 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 152,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,898.06/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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