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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.41, 1,187.37 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.41, 1,187.37 and 467.44 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.41 : 1,187.37 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.41/1,187.37 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.41x = 1,187.37 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.41x = 555,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,021.92/860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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