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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 719.42 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 719.42 and 132.98 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 719.42 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/719.42 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 719.42 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 95,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,664.21/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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