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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.40, 705.90 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.40, 705.90 and 196.48 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.40 : 705.90 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.40/705.90 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.40x = 705.90 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.40x = 138,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695.23/470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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