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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 708.63 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 708.63 and 198.84 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 708.63 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/708.63 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 708.63 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 140,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,903.99/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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