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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.63, 1,195.97 and 473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.63, 1,195.97 and 473.69 is: 653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.63 : 1,195.97 = 473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.63/1,195.97 = 473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.63x = 1,195.97 × 473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.63x = 566,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,519.03/866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.70

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