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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,334.76 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,334.76 and 473.20 is: 709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,334.76 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,334.76 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,334.76 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 631,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,608.43/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.61

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