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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.49, 1,227.57 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.49, 1,227.57 and 496.46 is: 685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.49 : 1,227.57 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.49/1,227.57 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.49x = 1,227.57 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.49x = 609,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,439.40/889.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.16

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