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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.47, 1,162.58 and 469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.47, 1,162.58 and 469.42 is: 647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.47 : 1,162.58 = 469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.47/1,162.58 = 469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.47x = 1,162.58 × 469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.47x = 545,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,738.30/842.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.78

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