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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,190.63 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,190.63 and 469.80 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,190.63 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,190.63 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,190.63 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 559,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,359.15/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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