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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,335.96 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,335.96 and 404.28 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,335.96 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,335.96 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,335.96 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 540,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,101.91/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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