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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 720.71 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 720.71 and 133.85 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 720.71 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/720.71 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 720.71 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 96,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,467.03/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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