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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,198.44 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,198.44 and 475.44 is: 656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,198.44 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,198.44 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,198.44 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 569,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,786.31/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.07

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