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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.45, 1,162.47 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.45, 1,162.47 and 469.40 is: 647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.45 : 1,162.47 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.45/1,162.47 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.45x = 1,162.47 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.45x = 545,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,662.55/842.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.71

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