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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,334.88 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,334.88 and 457.44 is: 685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,334.88 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,334.88 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,334.88 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 610,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,627.51/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.70

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