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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.17, 1,334.38 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.17, 1,334.38 and 334.47 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.17 : 1,334.38 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.17/1,334.38 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.17x = 1,334.38 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.17x = 446,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,310.08/890.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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