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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,334.49 and 312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,334.49 and 312.78 is: 468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,334.49 = 312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,334.49 = 312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,334.49 × 312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 417,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,401.78/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.87

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