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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.39, 1,334.88 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.39, 1,334.88 and 396.46 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.39 : 1,334.88 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.39/1,334.88 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.39x = 1,334.88 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.39x = 529,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,228.19/890.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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