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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.12, 845.64 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.12, 845.64 and 495.48 is: 684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.12 : 845.64 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.12/845.64 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.12x = 845.64 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.12x = 418,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,997.71/612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.50

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