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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.37, 1,190.09 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.37, 1,190.09 and 469.41 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.37 : 1,190.09 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.37/1,190.09 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.37x = 1,190.09 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.37x = 558,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,637.80/862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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