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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 707.79 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 707.79 and 198.45 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 707.79 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/707.79 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 707.79 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 140,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,460.93/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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