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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 679.46 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 679.46 and 128.40 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 679.46 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/679.46 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 679.46 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 87,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,242.02/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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