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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.23, 1,198.17 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.23, 1,198.17 and 475.24 is: 655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.23 : 1,198.17 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.23/1,198.17 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.23x = 1,198.17 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.23x = 569,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,418.31/868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.84

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