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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,335.37 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,335.37 and 305.16 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,335.37 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,335.37 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,335.37 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 407,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,494.07/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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