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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 718.47 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 718.47 and 132.33 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 718.47 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/718.47 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 718.47 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 95,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,077.83/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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