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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,190.96 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,190.96 and 470.04 is: 648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,190.96 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,190.96 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,190.96 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 559,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,793.78/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.64

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