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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.00, 1,190.93 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.00, 1,190.93 and 470.01 is: 648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.00 : 1,190.93 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.00/1,190.93 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.00x = 1,190.93 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.00x = 559,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,746.66/863.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.61

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