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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.73, 719.56 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.73, 719.56 and 133.08 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.73 : 719.56 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.73/719.56 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.73x = 719.56 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.73x = 95,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,755.76/479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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