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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.80, 1,190.70 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.80, 1,190.70 and 469.86 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.80 : 1,190.70 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.80/1,190.70 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.80x = 1,190.70 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.80x = 559,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,462.30/862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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