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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,335.33 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,335.33 and 343.31 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,335.33 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,335.33 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,335.33 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 458,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,425.47/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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