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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.73, 1,162.98 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.73, 1,162.98 and 469.73 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.73 : 1,162.98 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.73/1,162.98 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.73x = 1,162.98 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.73x = 546,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,280.78/842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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