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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.17, 1,334.16 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.17, 1,334.16 and 421.90 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.17 : 1,334.16 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.17/1,334.16 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.17x = 1,334.16 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.17x = 562,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,878.77/890.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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