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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,228.68 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,228.68 and 497.40 is: 686.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,228.68 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,228.68 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,228.68 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 611,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,145.43/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.46

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