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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,191.40 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,191.40 and 470.36 is: 649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,191.40 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,191.40 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,191.40 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 560,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,386.90/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.09

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