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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890, 1,334.16 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890, 1,334.16 and 312.56 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890 : 1,334.16 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890/1,334.16 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890x = 1,334.16 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890x = 417,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,005.05/890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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