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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,190.00 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,190.00 and 469.35 is: 647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,190.00 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,190.00 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,190.00 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 558,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,524.15/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.69

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