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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,198.37 and 475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,198.37 and 475.43 is: 656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,198.37 = 475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,198.37 = 475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,198.37 × 475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 569,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,732.68/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.09

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