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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 624.84 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 624.84 and 245.79 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 624.84 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/624.84 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 624.84 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 153,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,579.42/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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