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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.58, 1,229.04 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.58, 1,229.04 and 497.64 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.58 : 1,229.04 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.58/1,229.04 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.58x = 1,229.04 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.58x = 611,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,619.47/890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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