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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,190.91 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,190.91 and 470.01 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,190.91 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,190.91 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,190.91 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 559,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,739.61/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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