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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 625.06 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 625.06 and 245.94 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 625.06 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/625.06 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 625.06 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 153,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,724.46/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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