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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.38, 1,228.68 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.38, 1,228.68 and 497.44 is: 686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.38 : 1,228.68 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.38/1,228.68 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.38x = 1,228.68 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.38x = 611,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,194.58/890.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.44

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