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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,192.93 and 471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,192.93 and 471.44 is: 650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,192.93 = 471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,192.93 = 471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,192.93 × 471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 562,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,387.78/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.61

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