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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,336.00 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,336.00 and 451.68 is: 677.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,336.00 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,336.00 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,336.00 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 603,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,435.54/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.93

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