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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.31, 1,162.34 and 469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.31, 1,162.34 and 469.27 is: 647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.31 : 1,162.34 = 469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.31/1,162.34 = 469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.31x = 1,162.34 × 469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.31x = 545,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,455.58/842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.57

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