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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.59, 1,336.54 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.59, 1,336.54 and 335.82 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.59 : 1,336.54 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.59/1,336.54 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.59x = 1,336.54 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.59x = 448,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,836.86/890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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