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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.45, 678.65 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.45, 678.65 and 127.77 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.45 : 678.65 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.45/678.65 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.45x = 678.65 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.45x = 86,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,710.47/452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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