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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 843.96 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 843.96 and 501.56 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 843.96 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/843.96 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 843.96 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 423,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,296.58/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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