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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.90, 1,163.07 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.90, 1,163.07 and 469.76 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.90 : 1,163.07 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.90/1,163.07 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.90x = 1,163.07 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.90x = 546,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,363.76/842.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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