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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.83 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.83 and 128.61 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.83 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.83 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.83 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 87,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,432.94/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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