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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.46, 1,334.48 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.46, 1,334.48 and 341.79 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.46 : 1,334.48 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.46/1,334.48 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.46x = 1,334.48 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.46x = 456,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,110.21/889.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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