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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,188.77 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,188.77 and 468.46 is: 646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,188.77 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,188.77 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,188.77 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 556,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,894.29/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.47

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