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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.30, 1,335.36 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.30, 1,335.36 and 313.04 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.30 : 1,335.36 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.30/1,335.36 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.30x = 1,335.36 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.30x = 418,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,021.09/890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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