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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.31, 1,169.10 and 493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.31, 1,169.10 and 493.16 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.31 : 1,169.10 = 493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.31/1,169.10 = 493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.31x = 1,169.10 × 493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.31x = 576,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,547.51/847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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