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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.43, 1,335.21 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.43, 1,335.21 and 403.14 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.43 : 1,335.21 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.43/1,335.21 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.43x = 1,335.21 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.43x = 538,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,276.56/890.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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