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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 844.17 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 844.17 and 494.02 is: 681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 844.17 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/844.17 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 844.17 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 417,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,032.64/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.34

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