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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.32, 1,187.24 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.32, 1,187.24 and 467.34 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.32 : 1,187.24 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.32/1,187.24 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.32x = 1,187.24 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.32x = 554,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,844.74/860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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