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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,195.72 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,195.72 and 473.49 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,195.72 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,195.72 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,195.72 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 566,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,160.28/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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