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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,334.96 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,334.96 and 312.96 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,334.96 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,334.96 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,334.96 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 417,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,787.52/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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