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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.65, 1,187.70 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.65, 1,187.70 and 467.68 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.65 : 1,187.70 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.65/1,187.70 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.65x = 1,187.70 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.65x = 555,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,455.26/860.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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