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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.32, 1,191.40 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.32, 1,191.40 and 485.20 is: 669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.32 : 1,191.40 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.32/1,191.40 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.32x = 1,191.40 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.32x = 578,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,067.28/863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.59

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