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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,198.42 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,198.42 and 495.37 is: 683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,198.42 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,198.42 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,198.42 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 593,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,661.32/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.60

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