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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.33, 1,167.80 and 497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.33, 1,167.80 and 497.09 is: 685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.33 : 1,167.80 = 497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.33/1,167.80 = 497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.33x = 1,167.80 × 497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.33x = 580,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,493.38/846.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.89

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