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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.29, 1,188.57 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.29, 1,188.57 and 468.32 is: 646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.29 : 1,188.57 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.29/1,188.57 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.29x = 1,188.57 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.29x = 556,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,625.16/861.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.27

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