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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.50 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.50 and 245.53 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.50 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.50 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.50 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 153,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,333.49/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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