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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.03, 1,335.17 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.03, 1,335.17 and 305.10 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.03 : 1,335.17 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.03/1,335.17 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.03x = 1,335.17 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.03x = 407,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,360.37/890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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