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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.51, 1,227.47 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.51, 1,227.47 and 496.45 is: 685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.51 : 1,227.47 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.51/1,227.47 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.51x = 1,227.47 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.51x = 609,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,377.48/889.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.07

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