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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.55, 1,188.94 and 468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.55, 1,188.94 and 468.57 is: 646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.55 : 1,188.94 = 468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.55/1,188.94 = 468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.55x = 1,188.94 × 468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.55x = 557,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,101.62/861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.63

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