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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.70, 1,191.90 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.70, 1,191.90 and 470.73 is: 649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.70 : 1,191.90 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.70/1,191.90 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.70x = 1,191.90 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.70x = 561,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,060.73/863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.60

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