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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.53, 1,198.51 and 485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.53, 1,198.51 and 485.19 is: 669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.53 : 1,198.51 = 485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.53/1,198.51 = 485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.53x = 1,198.51 × 485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.53x = 581,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,505.07/868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.53

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