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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.23, 1,335.53 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.23, 1,335.53 and 313.03 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.23 : 1,335.53 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.23/1,335.53 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.23x = 1,335.53 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.23x = 418,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,060.96/890.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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