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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.46, 1,190.20 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.46, 1,190.20 and 469.48 is: 647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.46 : 1,190.20 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.46/1,190.20 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.46x = 1,190.20 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.46x = 558,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,775.10/862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.89

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