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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,191.43 and 470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,191.43 and 470.38 is: 649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,191.43 = 470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,191.43 = 470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,191.43 × 470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 560,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,418.89/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.12

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