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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.39, 1,198.33 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.39, 1,198.33 and 475.34 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.39 : 1,198.33 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.39/1,198.33 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.39x = 1,198.33 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.39x = 569,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,607.00/868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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