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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.25, 1,192.63 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.25, 1,192.63 and 471.27 is: 650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.25 : 1,192.63 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.25/1,192.63 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.25x = 1,192.63 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.25x = 562,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,048.38/864.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.33

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