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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.31, 1,187.22 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.31, 1,187.22 and 467.31 is: 644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.31 : 1,187.22 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.31/1,187.22 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.31x = 1,187.22 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.31x = 554,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,799.78/860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.88

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