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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 708.18 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 708.18 and 198.60 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 708.18 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/708.18 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 708.18 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 140,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,644.55/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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