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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.10 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.10 and 198.51 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.10 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.10 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.10 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 140,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,564.93/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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