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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.42, 1,303.02 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.42, 1,303.02 and 473.22 is: 710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.42 : 1,303.02 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.42/1,303.02 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.42x = 1,303.02 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.42x = 616,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,615.12/868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.04

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