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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 679.37 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 679.37 and 128.29 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 679.37 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/679.37 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 679.37 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 87,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,156.38/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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