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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.46, 708.70 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.46, 708.70 and 198.54 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.46 : 708.70 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.46/708.70 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.46x = 708.70 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.46x = 140,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,705.30/472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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