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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.43, 1,194.29 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.43, 1,194.29 and 472.46 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.43 : 1,194.29 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.43/1,194.29 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.43x = 1,194.29 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.43x = 564,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,249.72/865.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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