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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 708.57 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 708.57 and 198.59 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 708.57 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/708.57 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 708.57 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 140,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,711.37/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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