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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,336.28 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,336.28 and 403.52 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,336.28 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,336.28 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,336.28 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 539,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,207.01/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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