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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,190.18 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,190.18 and 484.28 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,190.18 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,190.18 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,190.18 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 576,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,380.37/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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