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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.10, 1,188.30 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.10, 1,188.30 and 468.12 is: 646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.10 : 1,188.30 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.10/1,188.30 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.10x = 1,188.30 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.10x = 556,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,267.00/861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.00

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