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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.25, 1,162.26 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.25, 1,162.26 and 469.25 is: 647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.25 : 1,162.26 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.25/1,162.26 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.25x = 1,162.26 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.25x = 545,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,384.69/842.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.53

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