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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,229.08 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,229.08 and 497.68 is: 686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,229.08 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,229.08 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,229.08 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 611,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,688.53/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.80

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