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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.47, 1,198.50 and 475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.47, 1,198.50 and 475.53 is: 656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.47 : 1,198.50 = 475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.47/1,198.50 = 475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.47x = 1,198.50 × 475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.47x = 569,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,922.71/868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.24

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