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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 679.03 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 679.03 and 192.64 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 679.03 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/679.03 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 679.03 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 130,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,808.34/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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