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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 678.46 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 678.46 and 127.64 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 678.46 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/678.46 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 678.46 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 86,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,598.63/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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