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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.58, 1,228.88 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.58, 1,228.88 and 497.62 is: 686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.58 : 1,228.88 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.58/1,228.88 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.58x = 1,228.88 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.58x = 611,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,515.27/890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.65

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