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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 843.84 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 843.84 and 494.64 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 843.84 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/843.84 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 843.84 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 417,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,397.02/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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