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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 625.10 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 625.10 and 245.97 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 625.10 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/625.10 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 625.10 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 153,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,754.62/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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