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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,296.37 and 468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,296.37 and 468.97 is: 703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,296.37 = 468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,296.37 = 468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,296.37 × 468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 607,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,958.64/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.79

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