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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.48, 1,168.14 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.48, 1,168.14 and 497.04 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.48 : 1,168.14 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.48/1,168.14 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.48x = 1,168.14 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.48x = 580,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,612.31/846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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