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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.21, 1,334.40 and 450.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.21, 1,334.40 and 450.65 is: 675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.21 : 1,334.40 = 450.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.21/1,334.40 = 450.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.21x = 1,334.40 × 450.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.21x = 601,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,342.38/890.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.50

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