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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,190.60 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,190.60 and 469.80 is: 648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,190.60 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,190.60 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,190.60 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 559,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,343.29/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.33

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