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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.49, 1,162.50 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.49, 1,162.50 and 469.47 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.49 : 1,162.50 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.49/1,162.50 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.49x = 1,162.50 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.49x = 545,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,758.88/842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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