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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.49, 1,162.80 and 488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.49, 1,162.80 and 488.45 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.49 : 1,162.80 = 488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.49/1,162.80 = 488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.49x = 1,162.80 × 488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.49x = 567,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,969.66/842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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