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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.32, 1,188.65 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.32, 1,188.65 and 468.36 is: 646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.32 : 1,188.65 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.32/1,188.65 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.32x = 1,188.65 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.32x = 556,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,717.28/861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.35

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