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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 706.44 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 706.44 and 197.03 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 706.44 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/706.44 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 706.44 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 139,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,186.34/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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