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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,334.12 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,334.12 and 334.54 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,334.12 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,334.12 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,334.12 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 446,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,316.50/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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