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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,188.89 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,188.89 and 468.54 is: 646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,188.89 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,188.89 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,188.89 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 557,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,040.18/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.57

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