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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 679.75 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 679.75 and 128.51 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 679.75 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/679.75 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 679.75 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 87,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,354.67/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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