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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.51, 1,335.75 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.51, 1,335.75 and 403.22 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.51 : 1,335.75 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.51/1,335.75 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.51x = 1,335.75 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.51x = 538,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,601.12/890.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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