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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.29, 678.43 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.29, 678.43 and 127.64 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.29 : 678.43 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.29/678.43 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.29x = 678.43 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.29x = 86,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,594.81/452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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