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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,228.47 and 497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,228.47 and 497.25 is: 686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,228.47 = 497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,228.47 = 497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,228.47 × 497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 610,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,856.71/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.21

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