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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.21, 1,228.49 and 497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.21, 1,228.49 and 497.23 is: 686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.21 : 1,228.49 = 497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.21/1,228.49 = 497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.21x = 1,228.49 × 497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.21x = 610,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,842.08/890.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.18

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