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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 624.13 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 624.13 and 245.27 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 624.13 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/624.13 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 624.13 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 153,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,079.14/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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