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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,188.23 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,188.23 and 468.09 is: 645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,188.23 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,188.23 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,188.23 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 556,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,196.24/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.97

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