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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.40, 1,168.05 and 492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.40, 1,168.05 and 492.31 is: 679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.40 : 1,168.05 = 492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.40/1,168.05 = 492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.40x = 1,168.05 × 492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.40x = 575,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,042.70/846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.40

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