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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 705.37 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 705.37 and 196.60 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 705.37 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/705.37 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 705.37 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 138,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,675.74/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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