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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.38, 1,187.33 and 467.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.38, 1,187.33 and 467.41 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.38 : 1,187.33 = 467.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.38/1,187.33 = 467.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.38x = 1,187.33 × 467.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.38x = 554,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,969.92/860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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