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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.81, 1,192.05 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.81, 1,192.05 and 470.84 is: 649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.81 : 1,192.05 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.81/1,192.05 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.81x = 1,192.05 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.81x = 561,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,258.86/863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.75

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