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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,189.61 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,189.61 and 469.04 is: 647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,189.61 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,189.61 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,189.61 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 557,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,966.38/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.28

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