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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 624.72 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 624.72 and 245.69 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 624.72 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/624.72 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 624.72 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 153,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,486.23/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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