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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.38, 1,192.82 and 471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.38, 1,192.82 and 471.40 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.38 : 1,192.82 = 471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.38/1,192.82 = 471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.38x = 1,192.82 × 471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.38x = 562,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,295.35/864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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