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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 844.86 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 844.86 and 494.52 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 844.86 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/844.86 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 844.86 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 417,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,795.94/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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