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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.43, 1,192.93 and 471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.43, 1,192.93 and 471.49 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.43 : 1,192.93 = 471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.43/1,192.93 = 471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.43x = 1,192.93 × 471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.43x = 562,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,450.40/864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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