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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.66, 1,198.73 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.66, 1,198.73 and 475.67 is: 656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.66 : 1,198.73 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.66/1,198.73 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.66x = 1,198.73 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.66x = 570,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,204.09/868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.42

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