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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.32, 844.52 and 494.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.32, 844.52 and 494.27 is: 681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.32 : 844.52 = 494.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.32/844.52 = 494.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.32x = 844.52 × 494.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.32x = 417,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,414.21/612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.69

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