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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 709.79 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 709.79 and 199.21 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 709.79 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/709.79 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 709.79 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 141,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,394.50/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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