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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.51, 708.31 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.51, 708.31 and 198.84 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.51 : 708.31 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.51/708.31 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.51x = 708.31 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.51x = 140,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,840.36/472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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