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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,230.18 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,230.18 and 498.54 is: 687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,230.18 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,230.18 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,230.18 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 613,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,293.94/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.95

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