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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 452.70 and 85.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 452.70 and 85.39 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 452.70 = 85.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/452.70 = 85.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 452.70 × 85.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 38,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,654.92/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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