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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.45, 1,336.28 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.45, 1,336.28 and 313.32 is: 470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.45 : 1,336.28 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.45/1,336.28 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.45x = 1,336.28 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.45x = 418,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,681.68/890.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.19

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