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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.50, 1,198.44 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.50, 1,198.44 and 495.48 is: 683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 1,198.44 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/1,198.44 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 1,198.44 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 593,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,803.05/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.71

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