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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 708.86 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 708.86 and 199.01 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 708.86 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/708.86 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 708.86 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 141,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,065.69/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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