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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 680.47 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 680.47 and 124.61 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 680.47 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/680.47 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 680.47 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 84,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,789.65/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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