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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,335.60 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,335.60 and 403.32 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,335.60 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,335.60 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,335.60 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 538,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,674.19/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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