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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 679.66 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 679.66 and 128.45 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 679.66 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/679.66 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 679.66 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 87,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298.29/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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