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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 676.01 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 676.01 and 126.01 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 676.01 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/676.01 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 676.01 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 85,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,182.59/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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