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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,334.27 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,334.27 and 479.52 is: 718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,334.27 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,334.27 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,334.27 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 639,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,810.35/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.73

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