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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,188.21 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,188.21 and 468.06 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,188.21 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,188.21 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,188.21 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 556,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,153.57/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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