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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,192.18 and 470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,192.18 and 470.98 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,192.18 = 470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,192.18 = 470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,192.18 × 470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 561,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,492.94/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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