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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.69, 1,197.39 and 474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.69, 1,197.39 and 474.69 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.69 : 1,197.39 = 474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.69/1,197.39 = 474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.69x = 1,197.39 × 474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.69x = 568,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,389.06/867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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