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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.52 and 197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.52 and 197.77 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.52 = 197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.52 = 197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.52 × 197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 139,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,926.23/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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