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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.66, 1,191.86 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.66, 1,191.86 and 470.68 is: 649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.66 : 1,191.86 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.66/1,191.86 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.66x = 1,191.86 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.66x = 560,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,984.66/863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.54

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