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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.33, 1,198.23 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.33, 1,198.23 and 475.34 is: 655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.33 : 1,198.23 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.33/1,198.23 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.33x = 1,198.23 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.33x = 569,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,566.65/868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.93

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