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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.43, 1,194.31 and 472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.43, 1,194.31 and 472.49 is: 652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.43 : 1,194.31 = 472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.43/1,194.31 = 472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.43x = 1,194.31 × 472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.43x = 564,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,299.53/865.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.05

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