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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.68, 1,336.02 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.68, 1,336.02 and 457.96 is: 686.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.68 : 1,336.02 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.68/1,336.02 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.68x = 1,336.02 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.68x = 611,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,843.72/890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.94

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