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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.09, 1,335.29 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.09, 1,335.29 and 403.18 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.09 : 1,335.29 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.09/1,335.29 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.09x = 1,335.29 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.09x = 538,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,356.87/890.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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