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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.58, 1,187.60 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.58, 1,187.60 and 467.60 is: 645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.58 : 1,187.60 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.58/1,187.60 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.58x = 1,187.60 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.58x = 555,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,321.76/860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.29

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