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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,198.75 and 475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,198.75 and 475.69 is: 656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,198.75 = 475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,198.75 = 475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,198.75 × 475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 570,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,232.34/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.47

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