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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 687.04 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 687.04 and 133.35 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 687.04 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/687.04 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 687.04 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 91,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,618.50/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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