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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 624.37 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 624.37 and 245.44 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 624.37 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/624.37 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 624.37 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 153,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,244.15/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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