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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.24, 1,191.27 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.24, 1,191.27 and 470.27 is: 648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.24 : 1,191.27 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.24/1,191.27 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.24x = 1,191.27 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.24x = 560,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,212.59/863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.96

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