Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.43, 1,186 and 466.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 859.43, 1,186 and 466.45 is: 643.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
859.43 : 1,186 = 466.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
859.43/1,186 = 466.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
859.43x = 1,186 × 466.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
859.43x = 553,209.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,209.70/859.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643.69
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