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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.28, 1,189.94 and 469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.28, 1,189.94 and 469.30 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.28 : 1,189.94 = 469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.28/1,189.94 = 469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.28x = 1,189.94 × 469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.28x = 558,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,438.84/862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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