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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.26, 1,189.88 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.26, 1,189.88 and 469.28 is: 647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.26 : 1,189.88 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.26/1,189.88 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.26x = 1,189.88 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.26x = 558,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,384.54/862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.59

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