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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.32, 1,294.66 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.32, 1,294.66 and 473.61 is: 710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.32 : 1,294.66 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.32/1,294.66 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.32x = 1,294.66 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.32x = 613,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,163.92/863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.24

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