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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.29, 1,163.61 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.29, 1,163.61 and 470.27 is: 648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.29 : 1,163.61 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.29/1,163.61 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.29x = 1,163.61 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.29x = 547,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,213.78/843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.90

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