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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.70, 845.03 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.70, 845.03 and 494.64 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.70 : 845.03 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.70/845.03 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.70x = 845.03 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.70x = 417,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,986.88/612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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