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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.15, 1,188.38 and 468.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.15, 1,188.38 and 468.17 is: 646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.15 : 1,188.38 = 468.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.15/1,188.38 = 468.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.15x = 1,188.38 × 468.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.15x = 556,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,363.86/861.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.07

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