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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.64, 1,189.08 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.64, 1,189.08 and 468.68 is: 646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.64 : 1,189.08 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.64/1,189.08 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.64x = 1,189.08 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.64x = 557,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,298.01/861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.79

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