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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,188.49 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,188.49 and 468.25 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,188.49 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,188.49 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,188.49 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 556,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,504.50/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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