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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.99, 1,163.19 and 469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.99, 1,163.19 and 469.97 is: 648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.99 : 1,163.19 = 469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.99/1,163.19 = 469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.99x = 1,163.19 × 469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.99x = 546,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,658.59/842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.48

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