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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.87, 1,168.47 and 492.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.87, 1,168.47 and 492.85 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.87 : 1,168.47 = 492.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.87/1,168.47 = 492.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.87x = 1,168.47 × 492.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.87x = 575,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,880.44/846.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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