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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 708.48 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 708.48 and 198.75 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 708.48 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/708.48 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 708.48 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 140,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,807.60/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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