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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.66, 1,335.18 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.66, 1,335.18 and 403.45 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.66 : 1,335.18 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.66/1,335.18 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.66x = 1,335.18 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.66x = 538,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,676.55/890.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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