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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.05, 1,195.17 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.05, 1,195.17 and 473.10 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.05 : 1,195.17 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.05/1,195.17 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.05x = 1,195.17 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.05x = 565,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,434.93/866.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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