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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.16, 1,335.23 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.16, 1,335.23 and 403.21 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.16 : 1,335.23 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.16/1,335.23 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.16x = 1,335.23 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.16x = 538,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,381.52/890.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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