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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 679.02 and 128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 679.02 and 128.03 is: 192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 679.02 = 128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/679.02 = 128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 679.02 × 128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 86,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,931.54/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.04

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