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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 718.97 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 718.97 and 132.67 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 718.97 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/718.97 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 718.97 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 95,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,384.28/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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