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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.25, 1,191.31 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.25, 1,191.31 and 470.30 is: 649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.25 : 1,191.31 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.25/1,191.31 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.25x = 1,191.31 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.25x = 560,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,264.78/863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.02

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