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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.16, 1,192.52 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.16, 1,192.52 and 471.17 is: 650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.16 : 1,192.52 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.16/1,192.52 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.16x = 1,192.52 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.16x = 561,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,883.81/864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.21

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