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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 720.46 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 720.46 and 138.32 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 720.46 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/720.46 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 720.46 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 99,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,654.03/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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