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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.46, 705.80 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.46, 705.80 and 196.41 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.46 : 705.80 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.46/705.80 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.46x = 705.80 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.46x = 138,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,626.18/470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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