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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.19, 1,162.24 and 469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.19, 1,162.24 and 469.19 is: 647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.19 : 1,162.24 = 469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.19/1,162.24 = 469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.19x = 1,162.24 × 469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.19x = 545,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,311.39/842.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.49

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