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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.72 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.72 and 196.60 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.72 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.72 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.72 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 138,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,744.55/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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