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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.29, 720.34 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.29, 720.34 and 133.53 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.29 : 720.34 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.29/720.34 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.29x = 720.34 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.29x = 96,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187.00/480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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