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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.43, 1,187.38 and 467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.43, 1,187.38 and 467.45 is: 645.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.43 : 1,187.38 = 467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.43/1,187.38 = 467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.43x = 1,187.38 × 467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.43x = 555,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,040.78/860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.07

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