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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.58, 1,189.00 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.58, 1,189.00 and 468.60 is: 646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.58 : 1,189.00 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.58/1,189.00 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.58x = 1,189.00 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.58x = 557,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,163.06/861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.68

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