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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.07, 1,228.28 and 497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.07, 1,228.28 and 497.09 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.07 : 1,228.28 = 497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.07/1,228.28 = 497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.07x = 1,228.28 × 497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.07x = 610,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,566.29/890.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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