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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.60, 708.92 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.60, 708.92 and 198.50 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.60 : 708.92 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.60/708.92 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.60x = 708.92 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.60x = 140,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,720.62/472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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