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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.34, 1,162.47 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.34, 1,162.47 and 488.30 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.34 : 1,162.47 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.34/1,162.47 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.34x = 1,162.47 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.34x = 567,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,634.10/842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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