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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 679.88 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 679.88 and 128.68 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 679.88 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/679.88 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 679.88 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 87,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486.96/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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