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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,192.38 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,192.38 and 471.08 is: 650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,192.38 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,192.38 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,192.38 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 561,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,706.37/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.10

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