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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.93, 1,163.30 and 470.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.93, 1,163.30 and 470.00 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.93 : 1,163.30 = 470.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.93/1,163.30 = 470.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.93x = 1,163.30 × 470.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.93x = 546,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,742.83/842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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