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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.57, 1,191.73 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.57, 1,191.73 and 470.60 is: 649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.57 : 1,191.73 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.57/1,191.73 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.57x = 1,191.73 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.57x = 560,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,828.14/863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.43

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