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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 718.95 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 718.95 and 132.71 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 718.95 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/718.95 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 718.95 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 95,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,411.85/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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