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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,163.23 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,163.23 and 469.94 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,163.23 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,163.23 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,163.23 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 546,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,641.32/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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