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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,191 and 470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,191 and 470.06 is: 648.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,191 = 470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,191 = 470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,191 × 470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 559,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,841.46/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.67

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