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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 708.76 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 708.76 and 198.56 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 708.76 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/708.76 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 708.76 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 140,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,732.66/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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