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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.57, 1,228.95 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.57, 1,228.95 and 497.58 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.57 : 1,228.95 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.57/1,228.95 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.57x = 1,228.95 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.57x = 611,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,498.45/890.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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