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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.29, 718.96 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.29, 718.96 and 132.65 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.29 : 718.96 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.29/718.96 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.29x = 718.96 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.29x = 95,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,372.92/479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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