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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.80, 1,189.28 and 468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.80, 1,189.28 and 468.82 is: 646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.80 : 1,189.28 = 468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.80/1,189.28 = 468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.80x = 1,189.28 × 468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.80x = 557,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,558.25/861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.97

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