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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 676.44 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 676.44 and 126.39 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 676.44 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/676.44 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 676.44 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 85,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,495.25/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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