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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 707.40 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 707.40 and 197.62 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 707.40 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/707.40 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 707.40 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 139,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,796.39/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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