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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 678.99 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 678.99 and 192.65 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 678.99 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/678.99 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 678.99 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 130,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,806.57/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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