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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,335.36 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,335.36 and 313.14 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,335.36 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,335.36 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,335.36 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 418,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,154.63/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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