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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.41, 1,335.45 and 342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.41, 1,335.45 and 342.31 is: 513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.41 : 1,335.45 = 342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.41/1,335.45 = 342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.41x = 1,335.45 × 342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.41x = 457,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,131.21/890.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.40

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