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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.60, 1,198.66 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.60, 1,198.66 and 475.62 is: 656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.60 : 1,198.66 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.60/1,198.66 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.60x = 1,198.66 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.60x = 570,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,106.67/868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.35

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