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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.94, 1,190.87 and 469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.94, 1,190.87 and 469.97 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.94 : 1,190.87 = 469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.94/1,190.87 = 469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.94x = 1,190.87 × 469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.94x = 559,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,673.17/862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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