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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.27, 1,195.40 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.27, 1,195.40 and 473.28 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.27 : 1,195.40 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.27/1,195.40 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.27x = 1,195.40 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.27x = 565,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,756.55/866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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