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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.73, 1,168.64 and 497.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.73, 1,168.64 and 497.41 is: 686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.73 : 1,168.64 = 497.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.73/1,168.64 = 497.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.73x = 1,168.64 × 497.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.73x = 581,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,293.22/846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.52

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