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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,190.70 and 469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,190.70 and 469.85 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,190.70 = 469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,190.70 = 469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,190.70 × 469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 559,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,444.44/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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