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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.24, 1,335.46 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.24, 1,335.46 and 297.04 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.24 : 1,335.46 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.24/1,335.46 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.24x = 1,335.46 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.24x = 396,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,685.04/890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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