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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,228.62 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,228.62 and 497.34 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.32 : 1,228.62 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.32/1,228.62 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.32x = 1,228.62 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.32x = 611,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,041.87/890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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