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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,162.58 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,162.58 and 469.46 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,162.58 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,162.58 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,162.58 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 545,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,780.17/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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