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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.85, 679.31 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.85, 679.31 and 128.22 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.85 : 679.31 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.85/679.31 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.85x = 679.31 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.85x = 87,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101.13/452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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