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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 707.64 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 707.64 and 198.12 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 707.64 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/707.64 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 707.64 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 140,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,197.64/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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