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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 709.01 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 709.01 and 198.80 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 709.01 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/709.01 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 709.01 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 140,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946.65/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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