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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 624.80 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 624.80 and 245.75 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 624.80 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/624.80 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 624.80 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 153,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,543.37/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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