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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,334.48 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,334.48 and 341.82 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,334.48 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,334.48 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,334.48 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 456,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,150.24/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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