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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.16, 1,196.64 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.16, 1,196.64 and 474.16 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.16 : 1,196.64 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.16/1,196.64 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.16x = 1,196.64 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.16x = 567,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,398.82/867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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