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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 708.80 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 708.80 and 198.42 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 708.80 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/708.80 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 708.80 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 140,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,639.10/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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