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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,228.26 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,228.26 and 497.10 is: 686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,228.26 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,228.26 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,228.26 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 610,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,568.05/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.00

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