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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.32, 1,189.96 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.32, 1,189.96 and 469.32 is: 647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.32 : 1,189.96 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.32/1,189.96 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.32x = 1,189.96 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.32x = 558,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,472.03/862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.64

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