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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.23, 1,198.15 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.23, 1,198.15 and 475.25 is: 655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.23 : 1,198.15 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.23/1,198.15 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.23x = 1,198.15 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.23x = 569,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,413.61/868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.83

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