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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.03, 1,228.29 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.03, 1,228.29 and 497.03 is: 685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.03 : 1,228.29 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.03/1,228.29 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.03x = 1,228.29 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.03x = 610,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,493.58/890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.93

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