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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.53, 707.32 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.53, 707.32 and 197.58 is: 296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.53 : 707.32 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.53/707.32 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.53x = 707.32 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.53x = 139,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,749.88/471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.38

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