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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,190.60 and 469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,190.60 and 469.79 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,190.60 = 469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,190.60 = 469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,190.60 × 469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 559,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,329.90/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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