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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 624.50 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 624.50 and 245.54 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 624.50 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/624.50 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 624.50 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 153,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,335.38/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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