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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.31, 1,198.26 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.31, 1,198.26 and 475.34 is: 655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.31 : 1,198.26 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.31/1,198.26 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.31x = 1,198.26 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.31x = 569,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,574.92/868.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.96

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