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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.34, 1,334.67 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.34, 1,334.67 and 402.90 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.34 : 1,334.67 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.34/1,334.67 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.34x = 1,334.67 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.34x = 537,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,738.54/890.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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