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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.45, 1,187.43 and 467.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.45, 1,187.43 and 467.49 is: 645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.45 : 1,187.43 = 467.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.45/1,187.43 = 467.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.45x = 1,187.43 × 467.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.45x = 555,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,103.38/860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.13

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