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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 720.50 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 720.50 and 133.63 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 720.50 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/720.50 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 720.50 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 96,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,280.42/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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