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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,335.58 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,335.58 and 335.16 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,335.58 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,335.58 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,335.58 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 447,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,632.99/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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