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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 720.86 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 720.86 and 133.98 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 720.86 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/720.86 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 720.86 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 96,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,580.82/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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