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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.21, 1,188.45 and 468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.21, 1,188.45 and 468.23 is: 646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.21 : 1,188.45 = 468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.21/1,188.45 = 468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.21x = 1,188.45 × 468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.21x = 556,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,465.60/861.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.15

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