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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.64 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.64 and 245.64 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.64 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.64 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.64 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 153,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,436.57/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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