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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 709.04 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 709.04 and 198.71 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 709.04 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/709.04 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 709.04 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 140,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,888.80/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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