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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.35, 683.02 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.35, 683.02 and 126.29 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.35 : 683.02 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.35/683.02 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.35x = 683.02 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.35x = 86,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258.60/455.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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