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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.03, 1,191.03 and 470.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.03, 1,191.03 and 470.09 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.03 : 1,191.03 = 470.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.03/1,191.03 = 470.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.03x = 1,191.03 × 470.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.03x = 559,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,891.29/863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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