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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.29, 1,187.20 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.29, 1,187.20 and 467.31 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.29 : 1,187.20 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.29/1,187.20 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.29x = 1,187.20 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.29x = 554,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,794.70/860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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