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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.24, 1,198.19 and 475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.24, 1,198.19 and 475.27 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.24 : 1,198.19 = 475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.24/1,198.19 = 475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.24x = 1,198.19 × 475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.24x = 569,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,463.76/868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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