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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,198.90 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,198.90 and 475.80 is: 656.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,198.90 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,198.90 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,198.90 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 570,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,436.62/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.58

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