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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 708.88 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 708.88 and 198.52 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 708.88 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/708.88 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 708.88 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 140,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,726.86/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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