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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.94, 1,186.72 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.94, 1,186.72 and 466.97 is: 644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.94 : 1,186.72 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.94/1,186.72 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.94x = 1,186.72 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.94x = 554,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,155.54/859.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.41

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