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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,199.89 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,199.89 and 471.15 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,199.89 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,199.89 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,199.89 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 565,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,330.45/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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