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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.31, 1,162.35 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.31, 1,162.35 and 469.26 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.31 : 1,162.35 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.31/1,162.35 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.31x = 1,162.35 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.31x = 545,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,444.36/842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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