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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.82, 1,189.31 and 468.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.82, 1,189.31 and 468.85 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.82 : 1,189.31 = 468.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.82/1,189.31 = 468.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.82x = 1,189.31 × 468.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.82x = 557,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,603.81/861.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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