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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.25, 1,335.50 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.25, 1,335.50 and 305.31 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.25 : 1,335.50 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.25/1,335.50 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.25x = 1,335.50 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.25x = 407,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,739.98/890.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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