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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.31, 1,189.98 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.31, 1,189.98 and 469.33 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.31 : 1,189.98 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.31/1,189.98 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.31x = 1,189.98 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.31x = 558,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,493.31/862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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