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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.61, 1,191.81 and 470.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.61, 1,191.81 and 470.65 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.61 : 1,191.81 = 470.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.61/1,191.81 = 470.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.61x = 1,191.81 × 470.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.61x = 560,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,925.38/863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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