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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.85, 1,197.59 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.85, 1,197.59 and 474.80 is: 655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.85 : 1,197.59 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.85/1,197.59 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.85x = 1,197.59 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.85x = 568,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,607.37/867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.19

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