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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.41, 1,198.41 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.41, 1,198.41 and 495.32 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.41 : 1,198.41 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.41/1,198.41 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.41x = 1,198.41 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.41x = 593,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,596.44/868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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