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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,162.31 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,162.31 and 464.15 is: 640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,162.31 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,162.31 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,162.31 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 539,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,486.19/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.54

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