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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,189.61 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,189.61 and 469.06 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,189.61 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,189.61 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,189.61 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 557,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,998.47/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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