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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 719 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 719 and 132.72 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 719 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/719 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 719 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 95,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,425.68/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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