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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.60, 707.34 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.60, 707.34 and 197.58 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.60 : 707.34 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.60/707.34 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.60x = 707.34 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.60x = 139,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,756.24/471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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