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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.45, 1,162.55 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.45, 1,162.55 and 469.41 is: 647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.45 : 1,162.55 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.45/1,162.55 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.45x = 1,162.55 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.45x = 545,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,712.60/842.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.77

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