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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,335.30 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,335.30 and 433.88 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,335.30 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,335.30 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,335.30 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 579,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,353.29/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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