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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 625.12 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 625.12 and 245.99 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 625.12 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/625.12 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 625.12 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 153,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,770.14/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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