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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.67, 1,190.48 and 469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.67, 1,190.48 and 469.69 is: 648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.67 : 1,190.48 = 469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.67/1,190.48 = 469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.67x = 1,190.48 × 469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.67x = 559,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,151.23/862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.16

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