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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.26, 1,334.31 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.26, 1,334.31 and 456.64 is: 684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.26 : 1,334.31 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.26/1,334.31 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.26x = 1,334.31 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.26x = 609,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,299.32/890.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.41

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