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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.63, 708.94 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.63, 708.94 and 130.63 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.63 : 708.94 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.63/708.94 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.63x = 708.94 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.63x = 92,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,605.29/472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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