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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,335.39 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,335.39 and 312.82 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,335.39 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,335.39 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,335.39 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 417,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,736.70/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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