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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 624.45 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 624.45 and 245.50 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 624.45 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/624.45 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 624.45 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 153,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,302.48/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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