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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,162.51 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,162.51 and 469.38 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,162.51 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,162.51 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,162.51 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 545,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,663.02/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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