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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.49 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.49 and 194.79 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.49 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.49 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.49 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 138,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006.77/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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