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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.26, 1,228.74 and 497.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.26, 1,228.74 and 497.31 is: 686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.26 : 1,228.74 = 497.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.26/1,228.74 = 497.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.26x = 1,228.74 × 497.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.26x = 611,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,058.22/890.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.38

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