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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.14, 1,192.48 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.14, 1,192.48 and 471.16 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.14 : 1,192.48 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.14/1,192.48 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.14x = 1,192.48 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.14x = 561,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,848.88/864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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