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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 718.67 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 718.67 and 132.45 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 718.67 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/718.67 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 718.67 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 95,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,187.84/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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