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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 708.53 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 708.53 and 198.54 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 708.53 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/708.53 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 708.53 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 140,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,671.30/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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