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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.95, 1,189.43 and 468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.95, 1,189.43 and 468.97 is: 647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.95 : 1,189.43 = 468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.95/1,189.43 = 468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.95x = 1,189.43 × 468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.95x = 557,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,806.99/861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.15

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