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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,195.02 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,195.02 and 473 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,195.02 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,195.02 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,195.02 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 565,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,244.46/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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