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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 845.22 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 845.22 and 495.64 is: 684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 845.22 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/845.22 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 845.22 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 418,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,924.84/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.20

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