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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.31, 1,198.07 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.31, 1,198.07 and 495.18 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.31 : 1,198.07 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.31/1,198.07 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.31x = 1,198.07 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.31x = 593,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,257.83/868.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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