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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.29, 1,227.15 and 490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.29, 1,227.15 and 490.93 is: 677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.29 : 1,227.15 = 490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.29/1,227.15 = 490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.29x = 1,227.15 × 490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.29x = 602,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,444.75/889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.45

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