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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.43, 1,230.07 and 493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.43, 1,230.07 and 493.10 is: 680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.43 : 1,230.07 = 493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.43/1,230.07 = 493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.43x = 1,230.07 × 493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.43x = 606,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,549.48/891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.42

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