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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.05, 1,188.25 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.05, 1,188.25 and 468.08 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.05 : 1,188.25 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.05/1,188.25 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.05x = 1,188.25 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.05x = 556,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,196.04/861.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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