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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.56, 1,168.46 and 497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.56, 1,168.46 and 497.45 is: 686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.56 : 1,168.46 = 497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.56/1,168.46 = 497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.56x = 1,168.46 × 497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.56x = 581,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,252.73/846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.60

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