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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,187.42 and 467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,187.42 and 467.48 is: 645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,187.42 = 467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,187.42 = 467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,187.42 × 467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 555,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,095.10/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.11

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