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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.66 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.66 and 468.37 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.66 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.66 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.66 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 556,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,732.68/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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