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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 704.97 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 704.97 and 196.38 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 704.97 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/704.97 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 704.97 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 138,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,442.01/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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