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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.61, 1,162.80 and 464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.61, 1,162.80 and 464.54 is: 641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.61 : 1,162.80 = 464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.61/1,162.80 = 464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.61x = 1,162.80 × 464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.61x = 540,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,165.66/842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.07

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