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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,334.54 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,334.54 and 433.38 is: 650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,334.54 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,334.54 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,334.54 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 578,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,362.95/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.30

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