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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 715.04 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 715.04 and 130.03 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 715.04 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/715.04 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 715.04 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 92,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,974.21/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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