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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,198.40 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,198.40 and 495.44 is: 683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,198.40 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,198.40 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,198.40 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 593,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,735.30/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.68

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