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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.30, 1,191.38 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.30, 1,191.38 and 470.34 is: 649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.30 : 1,191.38 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.30/1,191.38 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.30x = 1,191.38 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.30x = 560,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,351.32/863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.08

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