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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.45, 1,230.21 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.45, 1,230.21 and 498.48 is: 687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.45 : 1,230.21 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.45/1,230.21 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.45x = 1,230.21 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.45x = 613,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,226.44/891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.90

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