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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.29, 1,192.73 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.29, 1,192.73 and 471.33 is: 650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.29 : 1,192.73 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.29/1,192.73 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.29x = 1,192.73 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.29x = 562,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,167.07/864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.44

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