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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 707.98 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 707.98 and 198 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 707.98 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/707.98 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 707.98 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 140,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,180.04/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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