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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.64, 1,190.45 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.64, 1,190.45 and 469.67 is: 648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.64 : 1,190.45 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.64/1,190.45 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.64x = 1,190.45 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.64x = 559,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,110.35/862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.14

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