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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.48, 1,228.89 and 497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.48, 1,228.89 and 497.49 is: 686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.48 : 1,228.89 = 497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.48/1,228.89 = 497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.48x = 1,228.89 × 497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.48x = 611,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,360.49/890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.55

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