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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.55, 1,191.71 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.55, 1,191.71 and 470.58 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.55 : 1,191.71 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.55/1,191.71 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.55x = 1,191.71 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.55x = 560,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,794.89/863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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