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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.78, 709.55 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.78, 709.55 and 199.06 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.78 : 709.55 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.78/709.55 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.78x = 709.55 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.78x = 141,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,242.03/472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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