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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.72, 1,336.26 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.72, 1,336.26 and 313.76 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.72 : 1,336.26 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.72/1,336.26 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.72x = 1,336.26 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.72x = 419,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,264.94/890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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