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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.76, 1,186.48 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.76, 1,186.48 and 466.79 is: 644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.76 : 1,186.48 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.76/1,186.48 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.76x = 1,186.48 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.76x = 553,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,829.68/859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.17

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