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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,334.84 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,334.84 and 403.23 is: 604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,334.84 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,334.84 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,334.84 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 538,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,245.52/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.74

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