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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,198.32 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,198.32 and 475.38 is: 656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,198.32 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,198.32 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,198.32 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 569,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,657.36/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.00

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