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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.69, 1,334.53 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.69, 1,334.53 and 305.10 is: 457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.69 : 1,334.53 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.69/1,334.53 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.69x = 1,334.53 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.69x = 407,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,165.10/889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.65

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