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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.44, 1,335.87 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.44, 1,335.87 and 305.47 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.44 : 1,335.87 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.44/1,335.87 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.44x = 1,335.87 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.44x = 408,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,068.21/890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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