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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,335.48 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,335.48 and 335.04 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,335.48 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,335.48 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,335.48 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 447,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,439.22/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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