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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,190.31 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,190.31 and 469.59 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,190.31 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,190.31 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,190.31 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 558,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,957.67/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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