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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.28, 1,188.56 and 468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.28, 1,188.56 and 468.30 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.28 : 1,188.56 = 468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.28/1,188.56 = 468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.28x = 1,188.56 × 468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.28x = 556,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,600.31/861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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