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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 679 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 679 and 127.97 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 679 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/679 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 679 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 86,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,891.63/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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