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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.47 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.47 and 196.35 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.47 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.47 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.47 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 138,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518.05/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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