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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 708.89 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 708.89 and 198.72 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 708.89 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/708.89 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 708.89 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 140,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,869.63/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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