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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,191.52 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,191.52 and 470.46 is: 649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,191.52 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,191.52 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,191.52 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 560,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,562.50/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.22

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