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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.45, 1,227.42 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.45, 1,227.42 and 496.46 is: 685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.45 : 1,227.42 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.45/1,227.42 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.45x = 1,227.42 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.45x = 609,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,368.00/889.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.11

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