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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.35, 1,334.61 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.35, 1,334.61 and 312.82 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.35 : 1,334.61 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.35/1,334.61 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.35x = 1,334.61 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.35x = 417,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,492.70/890.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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