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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.20, 1,188.44 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.20, 1,188.44 and 468.22 is: 646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.20 : 1,188.44 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.20/1,188.44 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.20x = 1,188.44 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.20x = 556,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,449.58/861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.14

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