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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 708.84 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.72, 708.84 and 198.72 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.72 : 708.84 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.72/708.84 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.72x = 708.84 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.72x = 140,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,860.68/472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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