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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.51, 1,197.13 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.51, 1,197.13 and 474.54 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.51 : 1,197.13 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.51/1,197.13 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.51x = 1,197.13 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.51x = 568,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,086.07/867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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