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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.37, 1,191.49 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.37, 1,191.49 and 485.28 is: 669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.37 : 1,191.49 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.37/1,191.49 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.37x = 1,191.49 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.37x = 578,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,205.05/863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.71

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