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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 718.67 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 718.67 and 132.52 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 718.67 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/718.67 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 718.67 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 95,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,237.49/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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