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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.61, 1,200.06 and 471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.61, 1,200.06 and 471.28 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.61 : 1,200.06 = 471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.61/1,200.06 = 471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.61x = 1,200.06 × 471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.61x = 565,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,564.28/869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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