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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,191.83 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,191.83 and 470.66 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,191.83 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,191.83 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,191.83 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 560,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,945.76/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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