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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 679.52 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 679.52 and 128.34 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 679.52 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/679.52 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 679.52 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 87,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,209.92/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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