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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 719.57 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 719.57 and 133.05 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 719.57 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/719.57 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 719.57 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 95,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,738.12/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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