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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.46, 1,168.08 and 492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.46, 1,168.08 and 492.42 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.46 : 1,168.08 = 492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.46/1,168.08 = 492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.46x = 1,168.08 × 492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.46x = 575,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,185.95/846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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