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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,228.45 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,228.45 and 491.88 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,228.45 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,228.45 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,228.45 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 604,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,244.46/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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