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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.38, 1,162.45 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.38, 1,162.45 and 469.35 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.38 : 1,162.45 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.38/1,162.45 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.38x = 1,162.45 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.38x = 545,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,587.75/842.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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