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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.49, 1,198.51 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.49, 1,198.51 and 475.51 is: 656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.49 : 1,198.51 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.49/1,198.51 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.49x = 1,198.51 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.49x = 569,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,903.49/868.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.20

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