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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.73, 1,197.45 and 474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.73, 1,197.45 and 474.75 is: 655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.73 : 1,197.45 = 474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.73/1,197.45 = 474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.73x = 1,197.45 × 474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.73x = 568,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,489.39/867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.15

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