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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.35, 1,336.29 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.35, 1,336.29 and 429.03 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.35 : 1,336.29 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.35/1,336.29 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.35x = 1,336.29 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.35x = 573,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,306.18/890.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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