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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.01, 1,188.20 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.01, 1,188.20 and 468.04 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.01 : 1,188.20 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.01/1,188.20 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.01x = 1,188.20 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.01x = 556,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,125.13/861.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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