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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 624.55 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 624.55 and 245.56 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 624.55 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/624.55 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 624.55 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 153,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,363.27/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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