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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.39, 720.69 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.39, 720.69 and 138.39 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.39 : 720.69 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.39/720.69 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.39x = 720.69 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.39x = 99,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,736.29/480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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