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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 623.94 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 623.94 and 245.13 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 623.94 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/623.94 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 623.94 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 152,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942.07/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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