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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.69, 1,168.62 and 497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.69, 1,168.62 and 497.49 is: 686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.69 : 1,168.62 = 497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.69/1,168.62 = 497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.69x = 1,168.62 × 497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.69x = 581,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,376.76/846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.65

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