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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,198.53 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,198.53 and 475.51 is: 656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,198.53 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,198.53 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,198.53 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 569,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,913.00/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.22

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