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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 679.38 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 679.38 and 128.35 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 679.38 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/679.38 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 679.38 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 87,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198.42/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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