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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 707.88 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 707.88 and 198.44 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 707.88 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/707.88 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 707.88 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 140,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,471.71/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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