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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,335.15 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,335.15 and 403.38 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,335.15 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,335.15 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,335.15 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 538,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,572.81/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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