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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.30, 1,192.77 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.30, 1,192.77 and 471.36 is: 650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.30 : 1,192.77 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.30/1,192.77 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.30x = 1,192.77 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.30x = 562,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,224.07/864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.50

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