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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 708.90 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 708.90 and 198.71 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 708.90 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/708.90 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 708.90 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 140,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,861.97/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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