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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.79, 1,163.15 and 469.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.79, 1,163.15 and 469.81 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.79 : 1,163.15 = 469.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.79/1,163.15 = 469.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.79x = 1,163.15 × 469.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.79x = 546,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,458.42/842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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