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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,336.08 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,336.08 and 313.38 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,336.08 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,336.08 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,336.08 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 418,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,700.75/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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