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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 676.29 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 676.29 and 126.21 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 676.29 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/676.29 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 676.29 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 85,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,352.55/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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