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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.21, 1,191.24 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.21, 1,191.24 and 470.25 is: 648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.21 : 1,191.24 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.21/1,191.24 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.21x = 1,191.24 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.21x = 560,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,173.48/863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.94

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