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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.65, 1,193.21 and 471.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.65, 1,193.21 and 471.67 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.65 : 1,193.21 = 471.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.65/1,193.21 = 471.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.65x = 1,193.21 × 471.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.65x = 562,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,801.36/864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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