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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 708.24 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 708.24 and 198.59 is: 297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 708.24 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/708.24 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 708.24 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 140,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,649.38/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.58

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