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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.70, 1,190.48 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.70, 1,190.48 and 469.70 is: 648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.70 : 1,190.48 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.70/1,190.48 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.70x = 1,190.48 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.70x = 559,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,168.46/862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.16

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