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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.40 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.40 and 197.91 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.40 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.40 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.40 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 140,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,001.53/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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