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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.35, 1,187.26 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.35, 1,187.26 and 467.36 is: 644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.35 : 1,187.26 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.35/1,187.26 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.35x = 1,187.26 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.35x = 554,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,875.50/860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.95

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