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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,335.19 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,335.19 and 297.14 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,335.19 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,335.19 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,335.19 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 396,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,738.36/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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