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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 707.70 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 707.70 and 198.38 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 707.70 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/707.70 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 707.70 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 140,393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,393.53/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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