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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.50, 1,336.23 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.50, 1,336.23 and 434.50 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.50 : 1,336.23 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.50/1,336.23 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.50x = 1,336.23 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.50x = 580,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,591.94/890.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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