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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.62, 720.93 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.62, 720.93 and 138.62 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.62 : 720.93 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.62/720.93 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.62x = 720.93 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.62x = 99,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,935.32/480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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