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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 706.69 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 706.69 and 197.07 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 706.69 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/706.69 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 706.69 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 139,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,264.99/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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