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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.24, 1,334.88 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.24, 1,334.88 and 305.06 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.24 : 1,334.88 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.24/1,334.88 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.24x = 1,334.88 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.24x = 407,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,218.49/890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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