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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.25, 1,188.54 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.25, 1,188.54 and 468.28 is: 646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.25 : 1,188.54 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.25/1,188.54 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.25x = 1,188.54 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.25x = 556,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,569.51/861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.23

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