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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.47, 624.41 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.47, 624.41 and 245.47 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.47 : 624.41 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.47/624.41 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.47x = 624.41 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.47x = 153,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,272.70/452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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