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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 707.48 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 707.48 and 198 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 707.48 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/707.48 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 707.48 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 140,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,081.04/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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