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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.37, 1,191.47 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.37, 1,191.47 and 470.41 is: 649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.37 : 1,191.47 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.37/1,191.47 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.37x = 1,191.47 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.37x = 560,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,479.40/863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.18

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