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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 684.96 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 684.96 and 127.59 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 684.96 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/684.96 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 684.96 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 87,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394.05/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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