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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.29, 1,335.44 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.29, 1,335.44 and 335.12 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.29 : 1,335.44 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.29/1,335.44 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.29x = 1,335.44 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.29x = 447,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,532.65/890.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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