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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,334.16 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,334.16 and 478.35 is: 716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,334.16 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,334.16 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,334.16 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 638,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,195.44/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.90

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