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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.93, 1,268.35 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.93, 1,268.35 and 499.44 is: 747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.93 : 1,268.35 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.93/1,268.35 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.93x = 1,268.35 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.93x = 633,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,464.72/846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.95

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