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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,188.84 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,188.84 and 468.50 is: 646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,188.84 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,188.84 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,188.84 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 556,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,963.25/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.52

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