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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,190.15 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,190.15 and 469.46 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,190.15 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,190.15 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,190.15 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 558,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,727.82/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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