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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.46, 1,192.98 and 486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.46, 1,192.98 and 486.40 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.46 : 1,192.98 = 486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.46/1,192.98 = 486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.46x = 1,192.98 × 486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.46x = 580,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,265.47/864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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