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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.45, 1,197 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.45, 1,197 and 474.48 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.45 : 1,197 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.45/1,197 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.45x = 1,197 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.45x = 567,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,952.56/867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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