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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.30, 1,334.72 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.30, 1,334.72 and 403.04 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.30 : 1,334.72 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.30/1,334.72 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.30x = 1,334.72 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.30x = 537,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,945.55/890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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