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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,167.50 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,167.50 and 496.68 is: 685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,167.50 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,167.50 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,167.50 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 579,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,871.42/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.43

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