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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,336.10 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,336.10 and 305.69 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,336.10 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,336.10 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,336.10 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 408,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,424.20/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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