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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.83, 1,168.74 and 492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.83, 1,168.74 and 492.91 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.83 : 1,168.74 = 492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.83/1,168.74 = 492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.83x = 1,168.74 × 492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.83x = 576,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,080.71/846.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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