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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.95, 687.05 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.95, 687.05 and 133.32 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.95 : 687.05 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.95/687.05 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.95x = 687.05 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.95x = 91,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,596.84/457.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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