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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.46 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.46 and 198.57 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.46 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.46 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.46 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 141,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,873.25/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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