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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 679.56 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 679.56 and 123.98 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 679.56 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/679.56 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 679.56 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 84,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,248.45/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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