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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 678.59 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 678.59 and 127.76 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 678.59 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/678.59 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 678.59 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 86,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692.63/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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