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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.72, 1,168.68 and 497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.72, 1,168.68 and 497.36 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.72 : 1,168.68 = 497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.72/1,168.68 = 497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.72x = 1,168.68 × 497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.72x = 581,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,254.68/846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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