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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,335.42 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,335.42 and 313.08 is: 469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,335.42 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,335.42 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,335.42 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 418,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,093.29/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.49

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