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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.03, 1,186.82 and 467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.03, 1,186.82 and 467.05 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.03 : 1,186.82 = 467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.03/1,186.82 = 467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.03x = 1,186.82 × 467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.03x = 554,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,296.01/860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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