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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.35 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.35 and 198.35 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 708.35 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/708.35 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 708.35 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 140,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,499.35/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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