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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.33, 1,191.33 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.33, 1,191.33 and 470.34 is: 649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.33 : 1,191.33 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.33/1,191.33 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.33x = 1,191.33 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.33x = 560,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,330.15/863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.04

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