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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,187.47 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,187.47 and 467.51 is: 645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,187.47 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,187.47 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,187.47 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 555,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,146.99/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.16

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