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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,192.80 and 471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,192.80 and 471.38 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,192.80 = 471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,192.80 = 471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,192.80 × 471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 562,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,266.81/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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