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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.16, 1,198.06 and 475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.16, 1,198.06 and 475.19 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.16 : 1,198.06 = 475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.16/1,198.06 = 475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.16x = 1,198.06 × 475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.16x = 569,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,300.14/868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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