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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.51, 624.46 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.51, 624.46 and 245.51 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.51 : 624.46 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.51/624.46 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.51x = 624.46 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.51x = 153,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,309.95/452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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